In a statement, National Highways said: "Traffic has been stopped on the M62 eastbound in Greater Manchester between J11 (Birchwood) and J12 (M60) due to a vehicle fire. "The Fire Service are on scene ...

Donald Trump’s choice for defence secretary has vowed to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and questions about his derisive ...

A gun stuffed into a sofa led police to a “revenge” shooting where a gang opened fire on their victim through a window ...

Olympian Keely Hodgkinson, and fellow hometown heroes Leigh Leopards, are among those featuring on a special wall at Leigh Leisure Centre.

England U19 Women’s captain Abi Norgrove is looking to the positives after rain saw her side’s opening World Cup match abandoned due to rain. Having been put into bat by Ireland, England made 144 for ...

Pippa Sproul believes fearless and fun cricket will help Scotland make it out of their ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup group despite an ...

POLICE have slammed a closure order on a property in Leigh plagued by "anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity." ...

Australia were narrowly beaten by England in the semi-finals of the inaugural World Cup in 2023 and have retained several players from that tournament within their squad, including the leading ...

A NEW tap room has been given the go-ahead at a traditional community pub – with links to a historic brewery name.

Edwin Ipape could miss Leigh’s opening Super League fixture of the season at champions and 2024 Grand Slam winners, Wigan Warriors. But the Papua New Guinea hooker isn’t considered a long-term doubt ...

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre is set to start the new year at full capacity after attracting three new stores.

Lottery Winners have released their new single, 'Dirt and Gold', featuring Frank Turner. This is the latest track from their upcoming album 'KOKO', due out on March 21. The new release marks Mr Turner ...